¹⁶ A person’s gift opens doors^[a] for him.
It leads him into the presence of great people.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends,
but a poor person is deserted by his friend.

⁶ Many seek the goodwill of a ruler,
and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.

¹¹ A person who loves a pure heart and whose lips are gracious
    will have a king as his friend.